How to convert TIFF to BMP
To convert TIFF to BMP, upload your TIFF file, choose BMP as the output format and press Convert. The finished BMP file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter changes TIFF images into BMP files in seconds, with no software to install and no watermark. You can convert several files at once, resize them and choose the quality for formats that support it. Metadata such as location tags is removed from the output for privacy.
Why convert TIFF to BMP?
- No compression artefacts
- Very simple to read
- Supported by every Windows program
- Works with: Windows, macOS, Linux and most image editors
What to expect from this conversion
- BMP has no transparency, so transparent areas are filled with a background colour. White by default, and you can choose another colour in the options.
TIFF vs BMP
| Property | TIFF | BMP |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tagged Image File Format | Windows Bitmap |
| Released | 1986, Aldus / Adobe | 1986, Microsoft |
| Compression | Lossy or lossless | None (uncompressed) |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Bit depth | 8, 16 or 32-bit | 1 to 32-bit |
| Shown in browsers | No | Yes |
| Best for | print and publishing; document scanning | legacy Windows software; embedded devices |
Steps to convert TIFF to BMP
- Drop your TIFF image file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that BMP is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new BMP file when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Use quality 80 to 90 for photos: it is visually close to the original at a much smaller size.
- Set a width if the image will be shown on a small screen, which also reduces the file size.
- Choose a background colour before converting transparent images to a format without transparency.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert TIFF to BMP?
Drop your TIFF files on the converter, confirm that BMP is the target and press Convert. Download each file or the whole batch as a ZIP.
Is the TIFF to BMP converter free?
Yes. It is free with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many images you convert. The site is supported by ads.
Does converting TIFF to BMP reduce quality?
BMP has no transparency, so transparent areas are filled with a background colour. White by default, and you can choose another colour in the options. The quality slider only affects formats that use lossy compression.
Will transparency be kept when I convert TIFF to BMP?
BMP does not support transparency, so transparent areas are filled with your chosen background colour (white by default).
Which programs open BMP files?
BMP files open in Windows, macOS, Linux and most image editors.
How many images can I convert at once?
Up to 20 images per batch, each up to 60 MB. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion.